Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift' Completes 10 Years: A Box Office Roar and National Pride

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News18•21-01-2026, 13:44
Akshay Kumar's 'Airlift' Completes 10 Years: A Box Office Roar and National Pride
- •Akshay Kumar's film 'Airlift' celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in Bollywood history.
- •Released on January 21, 2016, the film depicted the real-life evacuation of 170,000 Indians from Kuwait during the 1990 Gulf War.
- •Made on a modest budget of 30 crore rupees, 'Airlift' grossed over 221 crore rupees worldwide, becoming a massive commercial and critical success.
- •Akshay Kumar's portrayal of businessman Ranjit Katyal and Nimrat Kaur's performance were highly praised, along with the film's patriotic music.
- •The film highlighted the world's largest civilian evacuation and cemented Akshay Kumar's image as a content-driven actor.
Why It Matters: 'Airlift' remains a powerful story of national pride and cinematic success, proving content triumphs over budget.
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